The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

to herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides

Most likely because this was the first time he had ever taken the

be her who

his feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see from Ren's behavior that he was gradually

were testimony to this, and her heart warmed

But...

her arm while her other hand

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on

tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it

eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused.

generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will activate and the enemies will

stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can

[No problem]

voice echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

back at you in ten minutes. We should be

"Got it."

shut off

main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk and signed something

should be able to meet

were

an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were

highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain

the moment, it was

mission complete, we can relax for another

on the table and reclined

then blankly stared at

sure is

up for his absence, but

was only after he took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake was at

think about

chest tighten whenever

all this time had passed,

agonized him every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing that

did he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

a message. It was from

doing. We are going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to be

times as heavy

calm down, but when he saw the

wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to

'Calm down Ryan.'

for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his fingers

[Okay.]

sent a simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all of

up from his seat once he sent the

his head to look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the

I

***

"We're here."

and stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared

eyes while breathing in

'Here I am.'

while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the

put how I was feeling into words, but…it wasn't a

it was eating away

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